Sat, 27th Jun, 2026  that’s two derbies in two days, but it's only I don't have a runner in the one tomorrow!. Fixation is a grand little horse and is really improved. I thought he was a little bit unlucky last time in a better race and Shane (Reville-part owner) rang me a couple of weeks ago and said 'I think we should go for the Ladies Derby'. Shane is a good friend, this is his first horse with me and when I was riding, he helped me with the form. He is pretty sharp, so fair dues to him. Himself and the lads bought this horse, sent him to me and it's great to have a winner for them here on Irish Derby weekend. The horses are running really well. They are hitting the board and, that's all you can do. You come, you think they are going to run well and, as long as they can perform to the best of their ability that's our job. I've got a great team around me. J P Murtagh

After race at Curragh Sat, 27th Jun, 2026 (1st)  that’s two derbies in two days, but it's only I don't have a runner in the one tomorrow!. Fixation is a grand little horse and has really improved. I thought he was a little bit unlucky last time in a better race and Shane (Reville, part owner) rang me a couple of weeks ago and said 'I think we should go for the Ladies Derby'. Shane is a good friend, this is his first horse with me and when I was riding, he helped me with the form. He is pretty sharp, so fair dues to him. Himself and the lads bought this horse, sent him to me and it's great to have a winner for them here on Irish Derby weekend. The horses are running really well. They are hitting the board and that's all you can do. You come, you think they are going to run well and as long as they can perform to the best of their ability, that's our job. I've got a great team around me. J P Murtagh

After race at Dundalk Fri, 28th Nov, 2025 (1st)  Tricky race, we didn't go much of a gallop. I had a wide draw, so I got a bit of cover. J P Murtagh